Friday Briefing Podcast

Heatwave chaos, NHS aftercare struggles, Love Island drama and an update on the gym guy 👀 Plus live Egypt vs. Argentina reactions and a new Briefing Box dilemma. Another week, another chaotic catch-up on Friday Briefing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when someone mistakes confidence for entitlement? In this episode, Nadiya opens up about an uncomfortable encounter…. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss emotional breakdowns, the reality of crying when life gets overwhelming, and an experience that reminded us how important kindness can be when someone is struggling EMAIL US: fridaybriefing@gmail.com JOIN OUR SOCIALS: TT @hannahsyeedd / https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahsyeedd TT @nadiyasyeed / https://www.tiktok.com/@nadiyasyeed IG @hannahsyeed @nadiyasyeed / https://www.instagram.com/hann...

We planned it, we were READY and then yeah.. watch till the end can’t believe we fell for this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This storytime is actually insane somehow that spiralled into one of the most chaotic school experiences ever. A teacher (who had an ex-army background) spread things behind my back, and at one point literally had school security sent out to find me 😭 It genuinely felt like I was in a psychological thriller. You need to hear this one from the start.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

This episode follows the chaos, romance, and reality of a staring contest, Nadiya found herself unexpectedly falling in love, and everyone had to face the sting of failure. From awkward moments and emotional highs to hard truths and personal growth, it’s about learning that not every loss is a bad thing and sometimes failure leads you exactly where you need to be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

In this episode, we’re talking about why so many of us struggle to take risks especially when it comes to leaving comfort zones, stepping away from stable corporate jobs, and choosing the path that actually aligns with our dreams. Fear of failure, fear of judgment, and limiting beliefs often keep us stuck in places that feel safe but unfulfilling. We convince ourselves that security is better than...

This episode is a real one. After reading some of your comments from the last episode, over on the other app we knew we had to go deeper. We’re talking about things that aren’t always easy to say out loud eating disorders, the pressure of the heat online, and the hate directed at Hannah. But it’s bigger than that. It’s about the expectations placed on women’s bodies. Who sets them? Why do we...

this week was a lot… hair change, deep chats & a very intense cab ride 😭 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This dilemma is wild… A girl writes in about her sister allegedly stealing her business ID and now expects her to show up at her wedding like nothing happened. So she’s made a decision: she’s not going. But is she right? Or is this taking things too far? We break down the situation, give our honest opinions, and talk about family, boundaries, and betrayal. PLUS we introduce our new segment: The Re...

Eid prep turned into pure chaos 😭🌙 In this episode, we’re talking all things Eid from our go-to shops and outfit planning to the most RANDOM argument about who deserves to wear cheetah print (???) But it also gets real. We open up about wearing the hijab, not wearing the hijab, and the different pressures, choices, and experiences around it honest, unfiltered, and from our own perspectives....

This week on Friday Briefing with Hannah and Nadiya, we’re catching up as Ramadan comes to an end (how did the month go so fast?!). We talk about the last 10 nights, both of us getting sick at the worst possible time, and the unexpected rise of the Matcha Boys calm down ladies! In this week’s briefing we also address some online commotion, react to clips from Blue Therapy, and read a listener mess...

Ramadan romance… but make it Bridgerton 👀☕️ This week we’re talking about the secret meet-cutes that seem to happen during Ramadan the accidental eye contact in coffee shops, the mysterious regulars who suddenly appear every evening, and the unspoken rules no one talks about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ramadan hits different this year 🥹🌙 In this special episode, we’re talking all things Suhoor, Sabr, and soft-launch breakups. From our favourite parts of Ramadan (family time, peaceful nights, chaotic iftars 😭) to the ultimate dilemma: should you cut off your situationship for the sake of Ramadan? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Valentine’s Day episode loading… and we’re talking about men who fumbled real love. The ones who had a good woman, didn’t act right, and realised too late. A little love, a little chaos, and a reminder that the right person won’t need convincing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being pretty is a privilege until it becomes a punishment. In this episode, I talk about what it really means to be a “triple threat”: ambitious, self-aware, and visibly put-together, while still carrying real pressure behind the scenes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s only January and the internet is already on fire. In Part 1 of this week’s briefing, we unpack social media breakups, cheating allegations playing out online, and the pressure of having your relationship judged in real time. We talk strategy over impulse when silence is power, when speaking up backfires, and how public humiliation changes the way you move. We also get into reality TV chaos (T...

Marriage and motherhood are meant to be milestones… so why do they so often sound like cautionary tales? This week, we unpack the way marriage and motherhood are constantly framed as sacrifices, struggles, and things to brace yourself for. From horror stories disguised as advice to unsolicited warnings that feel more like fear-mongering, we ask the real question: are people trying to prepare us or...

Welcome back to Friday Briefing with Hannah & Nadiya 💖 This week’s episode is full boy talk, and the Briefing Box is officially open. We’re breaking down how men SHOULD approach us — what works, what absolutely doesn’t, and why some encounters should’ve stayed in the drafts. If you love dating stories, flirting fails, and unfiltered girl talk, this one’s for you. Like, follow, and send in your Br...

New year, who dis? We’re recapping last year, dragging the goals that didn’t survive, and setting new intentions (with way less pressure). Same girls, better energy ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another episode of Friday Briefing with Hannah and Nadiya, your weekly Facetime call you didn’t ask for but we’re giving you anyway. This week, it’s nothing but red flags. We get into work lies, messy work situations, trust issues, and the uncomfortable patterns you start noticing once your eyes are open. From questionable behaviour to situations that just don’t sit right, we’re br...

We're back and louder than ever.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Her Aunt Killed Her Parents — The Truth They Hid In this chilling episode, we break down the viral story of TikToker @theunspokentruth__, who opened up about the horrifying truth behind her parents' deaths and the shocking betrayal at the heart of it. Her own aunt was responsible, leaving her and her siblings to survive a traumatic aftermath that few could imagine. We discuss the emotional wei...

We're back with all the chaos! In this episode, we deep dive into the latest Married at First Sight drama, share a life update and catch up on what we've been up to, and then head into Girls Court, where this week's dilemma has us SHOCKED. A listener unknowingly spoke to her second cousin... 👀 💬 Drop your verdict in the comments: Is it forgivable or foul? EMAIL US: fridaybriefing@gmail.comJOIN O...

In this episode, we dive into that weird high school energy that somehow follows you into adulthood — the stares, the shade, and the silent tension. We share the story of being in a foreign country where things got a little heated (okay, a lot) and why Nadiya genuinely thought we were about to get arrested. It’s giving chaos, nostalgia, and a reminder that some people really never change. Hosted o...